Inequitable Benefits and Vanishing Perks for Veterinary Staff

Published: March 16, 2022, 9 a.m.

b'Have you ever had a job benefit or workplace perk suddenly taken away? What about a new hire that is given compensation above long-time team members? Are some employees allowed to bring their pets to the office while others aren\\u2019t? In the past were you offered free or \\u201cat cost\\u201d vet care but now you have to pay? Viewfinders, we\\u2019re hearing more of these stories about workplace inequities, so this week we\\u2019re going to tackle it!\\n\\nHosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT explore what happens when the benefits or perks of working in a veterinary clinic are suddenly taken away or reduced. What happens when veterinary professionals depend on these perks to make up for poor pay? \\n\\nWe\\u2019re hearing of veterinary practice owners and mangers blaming inflation, workplace shortages, and increased demand as reasons they\\u2019re cutting back on certain benefits. We\\u2019re also learning of situations in which new hires are offered more CE pay, association dues, and other perks to get them to join a practice, while not offering similar wages and benefits to existing staff. And that\\u2019s causing all the feels. \\n\\nViewfinders, this is another topic quietly percolating out there in veterinary world. We\\u2019ve got a chance get ahead of this potential issue before it damages your team morale. \\n\\nDon\\u2019t forget to share your thoughts with us on our social media channels or at VeterinaryViewfinder@gmail.com'